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Logansport Pharos-Tribune from Logansport, Indiana • Page 24

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OAILYPHABOS WEDNESDAY, NOV. 17, 1897. be be OITYNELW3. Plenty of Bankrupt shoes at Walden's. Hot and cold soda at Porter's.

Our best hams, 7jc per Ib Traut, Shoes lower than ever at Walden's. Hot soda is refreshing, at Porter's. Quigley makes fresh candy eveiy day. Sheriff Bombing is at Fort Wayne today. Special sale on shoes for pay day at Walter Maiben's.

Gloves for all purposes, lined or un- Will Murdoch's. Fleece lined underwear, soft and warm, 50 and Murdock. Cleaning and dyeing in first class fashion byKrigbaum 5thst those $1-50 flannelette wrappers, Palace. 21 yards heaviest brown sheeting for at the Bee Hive's upbuilding sale. Miss Hattle McNeal.

of Peru, Sun- dayed in the city, the guest of friends. Swell shirts and nobby neckwear at Will Murdock's. Best quality and cheapest prices. Don't forget when you down to take some candy home to the little ones from Qulgley's. See our ladies' fine shoes, tl; men's working shoes, tl; children's shoes, Maiben.

AUend the great cut price sale on jackets this week. Stock must Palace. Ice cream, cake and coffee will served both afternoon and evening at tbe chrysanthemum show. Messrs. Charles and Frank Reed Sundayed at Frankfort, the guests of Mr.

and Mrs. Eliza Martin. Governor Mount has issued a proclamation designating Thursday, Nov. 25th, as Thanksgiving day. Elwood Record: Charles R.

Allison was down last evening from Logansport, the guest of friends. Miss Ada Warner, who has been the guest, of friends here, has returned to her home at Kokomo. Don't forget to call at Dwyer Guiney's for a good glass of bser aud roast lunch with trimmings. Our stock of jackets and capes must be reduced. Stock too large.

Save 33i per cent this week at Trade Palace. Mr. and Mrs. J. C.

Evans, of Bloomfield, are the guests of their son, Jesse Evans, of East Market, street. T. A. Brockman, local agent of the Terre Haute Brewing company, has returned from a business trip to Terre Haute. A delightful musical programme be rendered at the chrysanthemum show tonight by Steinhart's full orchestra.

Mrs. Jacob Herz and children, who have been visiting friends and relatives at Chicago the past two weeks, returned home last evening. The Bee Hive was the busiest store in town inaugurated the great upbuilding sale. Crowds of eager buyers lined every counter. A large assortment of fresh cut flowers were received today at the chrysanthemum show from Dormer, of Lafayette; Kole, of and Overman, ot Wabash.

Mrs. Susan Doggett of this city, mother of Harry Doggett, and Col. G. W. Baoks of Denver, were married at the latter place today.

They will reside at Denver. Tonight at St. Vincent's church bazaar the following quartette wil "hold the boards" all evening: Dr. H. (J.

Ford, Chester Joseph Booker and Arthur Roundtree. The barn of S. H. Good, of Bur nettaville, was struck by lightning Sunday and completely destroyed. The loss will probably amount tc it was insured for 1200.

Our big leaders in groceries: Ou best potatoes, full bushel, 55c; ou knives and forks, 50c set; ten bars Royal soap for 25c; good raisins, 3 Ib; three cans of the best tomatoe for 25c; 100 clothes pins for 5c; 1 bars of good laundry soap for 25c good family flour, per hundred FRANCHISE SECURED 3y Electric Road Projectors at Kokomo and Young America 'or the Construction of Line Between These Ball- road Sews. A franchise has been secured by larties living at Kokomn and Young America 1'or the construction of an lectrlc railway between these points. The scheme also contemplates connecting Burlington, Ind. This road will give an outlet to one of she rlch- st farming districts In the state, and armers there have hitherto been ompelled to haul their product welve and fourteen miles to market. Construction will begin about the first of April next.

It will thus be eenthat Logansport will lose tbe rade of the people In that section of be country unless a competing elec- rlc line is built. RAILROAD NEWS. The Panhandle pay car arrived in he city ao 9:45 this morning. Patrick Mahoney had his right land badly injured yesterday at the blacksmith shop, and will ie laid up for several weeks. It is said that the coming statement of the Panhandle for October will show a surplus above all ei- enses and fixed charges of $380,00.

Panhandle passenger train from ioiumbus, due here at 3 p. was clayed five hours this morning at Dunkirk, caused by two freight cars umping the track at that place. All raffice was delayed. The Brotherhood of Trainmen just present seem to be Increasing in membership faster than any other of he rail way brotherhoods. In Osto- er five new lodges with large mem- erships were instituted.

A number of railway companies .111, the coming year, Introduce the ractice of paying prizes to the foremen of section gangs which have the est track. This method has done much to bring the lines which pay rizes up to their present excellent tand'ard. Most roads pay as first rize $100, second 875, third 150 and or the best yard 150. Road Foreman of Engines Prescott the Panhandle, stated to a repre- entative of the Pharos today that ine firemen had been promoted to ngineers and four more are under nstructlons. Twenty-seven new remen were employed last month.

Official facsimile of Medal Awarded DR. PRICE'S CREAM BAKiNG POWDER WORLD'S FAiiR, CHICAGO, 189 tfore engineers and firemen would be mployed if the company had the ad- itional engines needed to handle the ncreased freight business. Following is the report of Receiver Malott of the Vandalia showing the arnings and expenses of the Terre Logansport division for Sepember: Expenses, earn- ngs, $59,839 01. Earnings for the period for Nov. 14, 1896, to Sept.

30, 897, expenses for the same $405,785.24. These figure re proof conclusive that tbe T. H. L. can be operated at a handsome jrofit.

It is stated that the new mogul engines on the Panhandle are developing remarkable speed. It is not unusual for these engines on evel, straight track, or when running down grade, to make a speed of fifty miles an hour, and one of them lauled a Panhandle express train, actual timing, with nine cars, sixty miles an hour, which is remarkable speed for locomotives built for Telght service. It has been given out by Panhandle railroad people that their tracks will be lowered eighteen feet through Upland' Upland is the highest point between Logansport and Bradford junction, and this cut will put the road-bed in shape so that one engine can haul 100 empties or fifty loads from Bradford to Logansport or vice versa. The work will be commenced in the spring. The Upland depot will be lowered to the tracks and an overhead bridge will be used at the Main street crossing.

A recent order Issued by Superintendent Gould, of the Wabash railway will cause much 111 feeling among property owners at Andrews by this order: All the stock of bridge timber for the Wabash main line between Toledo and Danville will be removed to Peru this week, and the headquarters of Bridge Superintendent Danes and force will be transferred from Andrews to Peru, The Wabash has extensive yards and when the steam locomotive now In use is far more economical and satisfactory than the electric motor so far introduced is difficult to explain. The composite car in use on some Eastern roads for suburban service is mure economical and practical than any electric motor, and is a far better mode of conveyance than the expensive and unreliable trolley arrangement." THE CORNER S10SE Governor Monnt Was There Surround' ed by His Staff in Gaudy Uniforms. A dispatch from Fort Wayne to tbe Pharos states that the corner stone for the new Allen county court house was laid with appropriate ceremonies this afternoon in the presence of a tremendous crowd of people. Governor Mount was there surrounded by his stafl in bedazzling uniforms. Many state, county and city officials were present as invited guests.

Sheriff Homburg of this county was tbe heaviest county official present and he was asked to lift the corner stone into position but refused. Mayor McKee was asked to make a speech but could not concentrate. A temperance address Is out of order in Fort Wayne. The Cass county crowd was chaperoned by Harry Coleman, but they soon lost him on account of his lameness. The gait was too rapid for a lame guide.

There were not carriages enough for all the visiting officials, but Col. Charles Woll and Auditor Powell tipped a driver and were provided lor long before the procession started, Treasurer Cash and Clerk Flynn were provided with horses and were taken tor members of the governor's stafl. The Changes of Twenty Years. Twenty years ago this fall a party of old settlers happened to meet In front of the old court house and soon became engaged in talking over old times and relating hunting stories. The party was composed of Dr.

G. N. Fitch, G. Blakemore, Horace M. Bliss, John Davis, W.

P. LouDh- ain, A. F. Smith, David Parks, S. L.

McFadin, Joseph Gray, and Charles B. Lassalle. Dr. Fitch had just returned from a hunting trip up north, and bad been very successful in killing game and his hunting stories brought to mind the early days of this county when game of all kinds was abundant. But three of those of that party SENSATIONAL CLOAK SALE.

An Eastern Manufacturer going out of business in order to dispose of his stock in an entirety, for cash, was willing to sell at less than cost of productioa. Our resident New York Buyer, Mr. B. Goldstein baing there tor that purpo-e to catcb. all these Snaps has bought over $5,000 Worth of Cloaks.

tor our two stores Logansport and Danville. While the collection is beautiful to an extreme we have made it still more attractive by adding several lots from our regular stock of'excra Fine Garments. Giving the people of Logansport and vicinity the Greatest Money Saving Chances to Buy Cloaks at prices that will surprise you. In this lot you will find Ladies Cloth Capes, Ladies Cloth Jackets, Ladies Plush Capes, Ladies A3lraklan Buckle Jackets Ladies Fur Capes, Ladies Fur Jackets. Ladies Collaretts and Childrens Jackets.

Don't Leave this chance pass by if you need a Cloak. THE GOLDEN RULE. Grand Fur Opening by Walter Buhle Co. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19 20 Social for tbe Yolnnteerg.

A number of ladles Interested In the mission work of the Volunteers will give a box social on Thursday evening, at the armory, 3)3 Third street, commencing at coffee will be served. There will be no gospel meeting, but a specially prepared musical program will be rendered by accomplished vocalists. Tbe proceeds of the social will go to pay Dft a debt owed by the Volunteers to Logansporc merchants. Gome and help the good work Mush Bo. THE BIQQEST MAN and the smallest in town, will gtt equal satisfaction In the fit of bte clothes if our tape Una haa beei around him We have a sort of pride in fitting men that other can't please.

It's tbe know-how that tells tbe taste, and our experience and observatiOD has given that. Come in and look over our stock of Fall Goods, and try not to amazed at the prices we quote. xT. HG.RX, Tailor, 409 Market Street. 500 hundred pairs of Men's, Women's, Boy's, Misses' and Children's buildings, especially adapted to bridge work at Andrews, which are now abandoned.

This, coupled with the fact that on the new time card, al Wabash passenger trains will change locomotives at Peru, makes a future look exceeding blank for Andrews. Because last week a large party of Pennsylvania officials looked ever the New York, New Haven Hartford and other lines a rumor was set afloat that the Pennsylvania is considering the advisability of adopting electric power for it suburban service at several points. An official of the road In speaking of tbe matter, said: "Why they should adopt electricity are now Major McFadin, Jo seph Gray and C. B. Lassalle.

"Madame Sans Gene." The first appearance of Kathryn Kidder berore a Logansport audience occurred last night, and the present ation of the great French comedy "Madame Sans Gene," was both an artistic and financial success, while Miss Kidder Is by no means a stage beauty, she can act, and is especially lever as Catherine Huster in "Madame Sans Gene" (Madam Don't Care). The supporting company is exceptional 1 strong. In form, speech and bearing, Gustave Frankle was a good of Napoleon. The company went from here to Peru this morning. Bazaar at the Rluk.

The attendance at the Wheatland street M. E. church bazaar was not very large last evening, probably on account of the many other aotrac- ions. A very pleasing programme was carried out, however, to the satisfaction of those present, and the Elks' band concert was an interesting feature. A large display of flowers are for sale each evening, together with the articles on the booth tables.

A large crowd is expected tonight. Bimetallic Leagne. The Cass County Bimetallic league will meet Wednesday evening, Nov. 17th, at Trades Assembly hall. A debate on the "Postal Savings Banks" will be participated in by the following gentlemen: George Burkhart.

A. A. M. Roop, Milo Gibson, Robert Guthrle and John Hench. Public cordially Invited.

C. E. CARTEK, President. N. W.

PHIFFS. Secretary. The Dally Divorce Suit. Lairy and Mahoney today filed the complaint of Hannah M. Street In a suit for divorce, from WInfield Scott Street, an ex-Panhandle engineer The coaple were married in 1891 aid separated yesterday.

Plaintiff alleges that the defendant treated her in a cruel and inhuman manner and failed to provide for her and their child. She asks the custody of the child. An Officer's Coat Stolen. Officer Dwlghtof Elkhart, who accompanied some insane patients to the city yesterday, lost a Tamable overcoat last night, and the local officers are engaged today in trying to locate the missing article. SHOES, odd sizes, goods that must be sold for less than Manufacturers cost.

Don't fail to take advantage of the Greatest Sacrifice in the shoe history of Logansport. Stevenson Klinsicl 4P3 Broadway FALL AND WINTER Goods Now On Exhibition. I have a complete line of HEATING STOVES at prices that will astonish you. Such High Grade Oaks as Radiant Home, Estate, Peninsular, Jewells and Jewetts. Natural Gas, OJorless Heaters, Radiitore, etc.

Cooks and Ranges In endless varieties. CALL AND EXAMINE AND LEARN PRICES. H. J. ORISMOMD 312 Market Street.

Fall Line of Office Inks, pens, rulers, rubber bands, type writer supplies. ClTJOCDfOS. Is your linen, when it comes home fromj Marshall's Latmdry. No. 608 Broadway.

Wagon will call for us a trial. Both 'Phones 110. your work. Give If You Want lo be in the Swim You had better le HOOLEY FALL AND Winter Woolens. The most complete assortment of Up-to-date Fabrics in Plaids, Checks, Stripes, Serges and in fact anything you want for a first class Business DRESS SUIT.

Prices the Lowest in the City. John R- Carroll, 1222 BROADWAY, The "Domestic" Office. Now is tbe time to provide your. self with a good Sewing Machine at a very low price. My stock all the leading makes.

My termi are easy, and there is no excuse for being out of a good sewing machine the bouse. Tbe old stand 529 Broadway, near 6th R. WHIXSRTT -Make Fall Suit Or Overcoat He will Fit Tom When all othen fail. dll winter Woolens. A Complete Assortment of the Latest Novelties from Domestic and Foreign Markets.

Pierce, the Tailor, 318 Market Street-.

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